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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
BPPI Contributes Rs.25 Lakh to PMCARES fund
To support government in its fight against COVID-19, Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India Under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has contributed Rs. 25 Lakh to PMCARES fund.
A cheque of the said amount was presented by Secretary Pharma, shri PD vaghela to Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri . DV sadananda Gowda in New Delhi today. On this occasion Shri Sachin Singh, CEO, BPPI, Shri Rajneesh Tingal, JS, pharma , Shri Navdeep Rinwa, JS, pharma and other senior officers were also present .
The amount was contributed by employees, of BPPI and owners and distributors of Janaushadhi Kendras. The Kendras working under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana  have been rendering essential services to the nation. Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India , the implementing agency of the PMBJP has been keeping a close tab on the situation in all of its area of operations. BPPI has been standing with its stakeholders and consumers in these challenging times as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra  are functional and maintaining operations as part of their commitment.
BPPI is committed to ensure uninterrupted availability of essential medicines at the PMBJK. BPPI has clocked appreciable sales turnover of Rs. 52 Crore despite the lock down and testing times in the month of April 2020 as compared to Rs. 42 Crore achieved in March 2020. As the product basket of PMBJP consists of all the essential medicines enlisted in the NLEM other than lab regents & stents, BPPI has adequate stock of the medicines which are currently under demand viz. Face mask, Hydroxychloroquine, Paracetamol and Azithromycin. BPPI has sold about 6 lacs Face masks, 50 lacs tablets of Hydroxychloroquine in the month of March & April 2020. Further, orders for 60 lacs Hydroxychloroquine tablets has also been placed. Envisioning current market demand, BPPI has also placed purchase orders for procurement of these medicines so as to have enough stock for the next six months.
Following the lock down measures in place, over 6300 PMBJKs are functioning across the nation, covering 726 districts of the country. Supporting the governments initiative of practicing social distancing, pharmacists at the PMBJK, now popularly known as “Swasth Ke Sipahi” are undertaking delivery of medicines to patients and elderly people at their doorstep.
Ministry of Defence
IN Ships to participate in International Fleet Review at Qingdao, China
IN Ships Kolkata and Shakti are scheduled to arrive Qingdao, China on 21 Apr 19 to participate in the International Fleet Review as part of 70TH Anniversary celebrations of PLA . International Fleet Review  is a parade of naval ships, aircraft and submarines, and is organised by nations to promote goodwill, strengthen cooperation and showcase their organisational capabilities. IFR also serves as an ideal platform for world’s navies to showcase their prowess and indigenous ship designing and ship building capabilities in a global/ international arena. The second IFR conducted by India off Visakhapatnam in Feb 2016 saw overwhelming participation of 50 navies with nearly 100 warships.
The Indian Navy would be represented in the IFR at Qingdao by indigenously built stealth guided missile destroyer INS Kolkata and fleet support ship INS Shakti. INS Kolkata is equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors to address threats in all dimensions of naval warfare. INS Shakti, a replenishment ship, is one of the largest tankers displacing over 27,000 tonnes and capable of carrying 15,000 tonnes of liquid cargo and over 500 tonnes of solid cargo including victuals and ammunition. The visit of Indian Navy’s most potent destroyer and versatile fleet support ship showcases India’s prowess, reach and sustainability in addition to indigenous ship building capability.
The harbour stay of IN Ships will be marked by interaction between personnel of participating navies, courtesy calls to various dignitaries of PLA  and Government officials, professional exchanges and various sporting events. Ships will be opened for visits by PLA  personnel and local populace to showcase Indian Navy’s prowess and India’s ship building capability. The ships are likely to sail in the evening of 22 APRIL to participate in the Naval Parade of ships scheduled to be reviewed by the Chinese President Xi Jinping on 23 April.
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Ministry of Tourism
Union Minister Shripad Naik inaugurates ‘Khasadar Chashak' Cricket Tournament
Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Tourism, Shripad Naik, inaugurated the ‘Khasdar Chashak’ Cricket Tournament in Goa today. The Union Minister stated how the tournament was conceptualized by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the aim of keeping the youth of the country fit through various sports activities. Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant was also present on the occasion.
Speaking at the event, Union Minister Naik emphasized the need to provide opportunities for the young and talented sports persons of the country. He also highlighted the government's commitment to promoting sports and providing financial assistance to talented players through various schemes. He added that the ‘Khasdar Chashak’ tournament is an important step towards promoting sports and providing opportunities for talented players in Goa. The government's efforts to support sports talent through various schemes will go a long way in nurturing the youth of the country and bringing laurels to the nation, he said.
Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant urged the youth of the state to participate in various competitions, including the upcoming National Games to be held in October-November. He also encouraged them to support the sportspersons by attending the events and cheering for them.
Organized to provide a platform for sportspersons from Goa to participate in various competitions at the national level, the winning team of the ‘Khasdar Chashak’ tournament will be awarded a prize of Rs. 2 lakh and the runner-up team will be awarded a prize of Rs. 1 lakh.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Major Ports to use only Indian built tug boats now onwards
A step towards bolstering the revival of Indian Ship building and a big move towards AatmaNirbhar Shipping in AatmaNirbhar Bharat : Shri Mandaviya
The Ministry of Shipping has directed all major ports to procure or charter tug boats which are only made in India. All procurements being done by major ports would now need to be carried out as per the revised ‘Make in India’ Order.
The Ministry of Shipping is aiming to promote Indian shipbuilding industry and also have discussion with some leading countries for Make in India shipbuilding. In the meantime, this decision of the Government will be a big move towards realizing Make in India in shipbuilding.
Union Minister of State for Shipping , Shri MansukhMandaviya said that the Government is taking 360 degree actions to revive old shipyards and promote shipbuilding in India. It is a step towards bolstering the revival of Indian Ship building and a big move towards AatmaNirbhar Shipping in AatmaNirbhar Bharat. The Government will try to create an ecosystem for shipbuilding, ship repair, ship recycling and flagging in India. AatmaNirbhar Shipping is going to be the order in the coming times.
Procurement/chartering of port crafts would need to be aligned with the revised Make in India Order to promote shipbuilding in India. It is proposed to set up a Standing Specifications Committee under Managing Director, Indian Ports Association and comprising representatives from Cochin Ship Yard Limited , Shipping Corporation of India , Indian Register of Shipping  and Director General of Shipping.
Standing Specifications Committee would shortlist around five variants/types of tugs and prepare a ‘Approved StandardizedTug Design and Specifications.’ . This ASTDS would outline specifications, general arrangements, basic calculations, basic structural drawings, key system drawings and other construction standards, etc. These standards would be vetted by the Standing Specifications Committee and, thereafter, certified ‘in-principle’ by IRS and published by the Indian Ports Association on its website.
The Ministry will also provide some window to Major Ports so that construction time would be availed.
Recently, Government owned Cochin Shipyard Limited has been successful in grabbing the order for two automated vessels from Norwegian Government. These will be the first of its kind unmanned vessels. Various decisions taken by the Ministry of Shipping will turn around Ship Building sector in the near future.
Ministry of Defence
Joint Press Release of the 9th Round of India-China Military Commander-Level Meeting
On January 24, the 9th round of China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting was held on the Chinese side of the Moldo-Chushul border meeting point. The two sides had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on disengagement along the Line of Actual Control in the Western Sector of China-India border areas.
The two sides agreed that this round of meeting was positive, practical and constructive, which further enhanced mutual trust and understanding. The two sides agreed to push for an early disengagement of the frontline troops. They also agreed to follow the important consensus of their state leaders, maintain the good momentum of dialogue and negotiation, and hold the 10th round of the Corps Commander Level Meeting at an early date to jointly advance de-escalation.
The two sides agreed to continue their effective efforts in ensuring the restraint of the frontline troops, stabilize and control the situation along the LAC in the Western Sector of the China-India border, and jointly maintain peace and tranquility.
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Ministry of Heavy Industries takes Various Initiatives towards Sustainable Development, Swachhata & Carbon Emission Control
Electric Vehicles Supported Under FAME India Scheme II saved 26,041,426 Litres of Fuel Resulting in Reduction of 37,718,893 Kg of CO2 Already
The Ministry of Heavy Industries  is actively taking several initiatives related to the sustainable development, cleanliness , and carbon emission control. MHI has made significant strides in promoting the adoption of Electric Vehicles  and reducing carbon emissions, aligning with the country’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions. Under the FAME India Scheme II, about 1,016,598 electric vehicles have been supported by way of demand incentive amounting to about Rs 4,807 crores, resulting in saving about 26,041,426 litres of fuel and reduction of about 37,718,893 Kg of CO2already. The figures will continue to swell with time. The sales of EVs, which was negligible in 2014, has now reached around 5% of total vehicle sales. These achievements reflect the Ministry’s commitment to sustainable development and its proactive approach in addressing the challenges of climate change.
In continuation to the efforts of MHI to promote clean and garbage free India and Institutionalizing Swachhata , great success has been achieved in identifying the targets during the preparatory phase of the Special Campaign 3.0, which commenced from 15th Sept, 2023 to 30th Sept, 2023. This year a remarkable 5.6 Lakh Sq.ft. space is anticipated to be freed after disposal of scrap and other redundant material. 65,944 physical files have been identified for review, 33,789 physical files will be weeded out and 5,017 Electronic files will be taken up for closure during the main phase of the campaign i.e.2nd Oct, 2023 to 31st Oct, 2023.
In line to the commitment of the Ministry towards sustainable development, one of its public sector undertaking namelyBharat Heavy Electricals Limited , has launched an initiative called ‘Harit BHEL’ to position itself as a green company and make it a part of its strategy for business growth.
‘Harit BHEL’ aims to achieve the following objectives:
- To be a net zero and water neutral company with minimal environmental impact by 2047.
- To undergo assessment for Green Company Rating  for all its manufacturing units.
- To implement nine focused sustainability initiatives across BHEL, such as planting 75,000 saplings, conducting water and energy audits, attaining zero liquid discharge status, creating water bodies, putting up rainwater harvesting systems, managing solid waste, using natural sunlight, and installing more solar PV power plants.
Plantation of 1st and 75000th Tree by Hon’ble Minister of Heavy Industries
As a part of the activities under this initiative, Minister of Heavy Industries, Dr.Mahendra Nath Pandey recently participated in the plantation of 75000 trees. Harit BHEL is aligned with India’s commitment to climate action. It will help BHEL to reduce its carbon footprint, foster a culture of innovation, andgain a competitive edge in the market. Harit BHEL is a reflection of BHEL’s environmental consciousness and social responsibility.
Ministry of Home Affairs
MHA asks States to allow unhindered movement of persons and goods and services during Unlock-3
Restrictions at local level imposed by District Administrations or by State Governments is violation of MHA guidelines under DMA, 2005 provisions
The Centre has asked the States that there should be no restrictions imposed on inter-State and intra-State movement of persons and goods and services during the present prevailing Unlock-3 guidelines.
In a communication to Chief Secretaries of all States today, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs  has stated that it has been reported that local level restrictions on movement are being imposed by various districts/States. Such restrictions are creating problems in inter-State movement of goods and services and are impacting the supply chain, resulting in disruption of economic activities and employment, besides affecting supply of goods and services.
The MHA has said such restrictions at local level imposed by District Administrations or by States, amount to violation of the guidelines issued by the MHA under the provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
Drawing attention to the MHA’s Order dated July 29, 2020 specifying Guidelines for Unlock-3, the communication reiterates that there shall be no restriction on inter-State and Intra-State movement of persons and goods. No separate permission/ approval/ e-permit will be required for such movements. This includes movement of persons and goods for cross land border trade under Treaties with neighbouring countries.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 179.33 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 46,962
- Active cases stand at 0.11%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.69%
- 7,416 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,24,13,566
- 4,575 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 77.52 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 8,97,904 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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Ministry of Railways
CONVERSION OF MANNED GATES TO ROBs AND RUBs
Construction of Road Over Bridges /Road Under Bridges  is taken up to eliminate manned level crossing gates and is a continuous process in all Zones of Indian Railways. Priority of elimination of level crossing  is based on its impact on safety in train operations, mobility of trains, impact for road users and feasibility etc. During 2014-2023, total 1654 ROBs and 9213 RUBs have been completed and Rs. 30602 crores have been spent.
As on 25.07.2023, total 1863 ROBs and 2490 RUBs have been sanctioned over all Zonal Railways, which are in different stages of planning and execution. Rs. 8000 crores have been allocated during the year 2023-24, out of which Rs. 1549 crores have been utilized up to June 2023.
In order to improve safety in train operation, to increase mobility and to accelerate road crossing works, Railway has issued new policy on 02.03.2023.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav-Photo Exhibition organised in Navi Mumbai
Exhibition based on lives of unsung warriors of the Indian freedom struggle
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting is celebrating its Iconic Week of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. As part of the ongoing activities Regional Outreach Bureau, Maharashtra-Goa  has organised a photo-exhibition at Kendriya Sadan, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai.
The exhibition based on lives of unsung warriors of the Indian freedom struggle was inaugurated today by Shri Bipin Kumar Singh, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Navi Mumbai and Shri Randeep Datta, IGP, CRPF , Navi Mumbai.
The Photo-Exhibition brings forward the unseen dimensions of the Indian freedom struggle. The exhibition is free for everyone and will be open till Friday, 27 August, 2021. Guests need to follow appropriate COVID protocols.
Inaugurating the exhibition, Shri Bipin Kumar Singh said he was impressed to see pictures of some unsung heroes of the freedom movement in the exhibition, about whom people are not much aware of. He lauded the efforts of the organisations working under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for preserving them for the future generations. He urged people to visit the exhibition with their family and children.
Shri Randeep Datta informed about various activities being undertaken by the CRPF, Western Zone as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. He said besides organizing Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 , tree plantation drive is being undertaken at All Formations of CRPF, Western Zone. Cycle rallies have been organised from Nagpur to Jabalpur and from Sabarmati Ashram, Gujarat to Udaipur, Rajasthan, he added.
Cultural troupes under the Regional Outreach Bureau, Pune performed patriotic programmes at the inaugural function which was highly appreciated by the guests.
Shri S. R Singh, Head of Branch, Central Bureau of Investigation, Smt. Ruplai Ambure, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Special Branch and other Central Govt Officers and dignitaries were present at the inaugural function.
Shri Nikhil Deshmukh of ROB, spoke about the various activities being organised in the region during the iconic week. He said as a part of country wide celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, ROB Pune is organising photo exhibitions at Navi Mumbai and Madgaon, Goa. Further, 2-day special outreach programmes are being organised at Aurangabad, Solapur, Nanded, Nashik & Pune during the iconic week. To reach out to the grassroot level, 75 programs of cultural troupes have been organised in Maharashtra & Goa.
The Iconic Week under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is a grand celebration by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting that showcases the convergence of the values and glories of the freedom struggle of the past with the aspirations and dreams of a young, new and iconic India.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
G20 Meeting in Mumbai deliberates on Trade Finance Cooperation among G20 Member Countries
G20 Meeting highlights role of Trade in Development of countries and exhorts for Inclusive Trade Finance
“All countries should endeavour to adopt enabling legislation in the next few years to achieve paperless international trade”
Mumbai: 28th March, 2023
- An international conference on cooperation on trade finance among the G20 member countries was organised by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry on March 28, 2023 at Taj Lands’ End, Bandra , Mumbai.
- The event was hosted by the Department of Commerce and organised by ECGC Limited and India EXIM Bank on the side lines of the 1st G20 Trade and Investment Working Group  Meeting in Mumbai. Delegates from the member countries, industry and academic experts from across the world were present at the conference to engage in constructive dialogue and exchange of ideas in the domain of trade finance.
- Commerce Secretary, Shri Sunil Barthwal, in his key note address, set the agenda for the meeting. He highlighted that it is the right time to discuss the issues facing trade finance and possible solutions.
- Two panel discussions were organised as part of the event comprising of international experts. The first panel discussed the role of banks, financial institutions, development finance institutions, and Export Credit Agencies to identify the gaps and address the challenges in the trade finance arena amidst the uncertain global trade landscape.
- The second panel discussion focused on accelerating digitalisation and fintech solutions for improving access to trade finance.
- The session also delved on the current and emerging fintech solutions for making more customized lending decisions and enhancing trade finance supply for MSMEs.
- The universal message from all the speakers in the conference highlighted the necessity of trade for ensuring prosperity for all and that inclusive trade finance is key to achieve this target.
- Digitalisation of international trade is possibly an effective solution towards achieving cost reduction in trade and trade finance. The challenges to be addressed in digitalising trade were identified as international cooperation in harmonising definitions, standards and data sharing across the borders digitally.
- While estimates suggest that traditional trade finance gap is currently around USD 2 trillion, bridging the gap needs more players, including multilateral development banks, Export Credit Agencies , etc to increase their participation.
- Evolution of fintechs and account aggregators in the ecosystem enables transaction risk evaluation based on real time data. This will enable cost effective appraisal by trade finance providers.
- The panellists recommended that all nations should endeavour to adopt enabling legislation in the next few years to achieve paperless international trade.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Government Employees of UT of Jammu & Kashmir and UT of Ladakh to get all 7th CPC Allowances from 31st October 2019
After the Parliament passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Bill, 2019, Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the nation on 8th August, 2019, wherein he announced that all the financial facilities being given to the employees of other Union Territories , as per the recommendations of 7th CPC, would soon be extended to the employees of UT of Jammu & Kashmir and UT of Ladakh.
Accordingly, Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah has approved the proposal of payment of all 7th CPC allowances to the Government employees of UT of Jammu & Kashmir and UT of Ladakh, which shall come into existence from 31st October, 2019. Union Home Ministry has issued orders in this regard. The move will benefit 4.5 lakh Government employees, who are working in the existing State of Jammu & Kashmir and will become the employees of UT of Jammu & Kashmir and UT of Ladakh from 31st October, 2019.
The annual financial implication of 7th CPC allowances like Children Education Allowance, Hostel Allowance, Transport Allowance, LTC, Fixed Medical Allowance etc. in respect of 4.5 lakh Government employees of existing State of Jammu & Kashmir shall be Rs. 4800 crore tentatively:
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S.No.
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Description
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Amount
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1.
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i) Children Education Allowance
ii) Hostel Allowance
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607.00
1823.00
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2.
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Transport Allowance
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1200.00
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3.
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Leave Travel Concession 
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1000.00
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4.
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Fixed Medical Allowance
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108.00
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5.
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Other Allowances
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62.00
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Total
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4800.00